Best blow dryer on Reddit

237 reviews from r/hairstylist, r/Sephora, r/Ulta and 20 more subreddits

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#1

Dyson

4.8
(60)
"I truly love it."
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"I would say it's a buy once cry once and worth it."
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"I love the Dyson Supersonic R!"
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"I would say Dyson Supersonic, I just love it. It’s pricey, but honestly worth it."
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"Works great."
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"Both are phenomenal with my thick Asian hair."
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"Best beauty purchase I ever made."
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"For sure the dyson airwrap"
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"The Dyson Supersonic is good and is better for your hair than regular hairdryers."
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"Dyson pro"
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#2

Drybar

4.6
(23)
"I highly recommend a round brush blow dryer."
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"The Drybar Buttercup one is really good."
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"She’s absolutely hooked on it! She’s had it for over a year now, and even with frequent use... it still works like a charm."
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"I actually have two Drybar dryer brushes. I like to rough dry my hair first and then use them."
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"I love my Drybar blow dryer!"
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"But for now I have the dry bar one and it’s the best traditional blow dryer I’ve ever had!"
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"Get the Drybar half shot since you have short hair."
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"Dry bar is going to have a sale on the app for 25% off."
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"The only one I’ve used is the Drybar Single Shot and I really like it."
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"I have the Drybar Single Shot dryer brush and love it."
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#3

Shark

4.6
(13)
"Good price, powerful, good attachments & it’s light."
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"I’ve been using the shark speed style for a while and I love that."
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"I’m obsessed. Haven’t used a straightener since getting it."
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"It's an absolute godsend."
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"The shark blow dryer brush works really well."
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"I looooove my shark!"
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"The blowdryer is powerful and the round brush and curling wands have helped me style so much easier!"
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"I decided to buy a refurbished Shark to test the waters. So far, I’m really happy with the results."
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"I’ve got a Shark and it’s great"
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"I have the shark hype hair dryer. Shark is just as good as Dyson, but $200 cheaper."
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#4

Babyliss

4.6
(13)
"Babyliss Rapido.. make sure to get the latest model."
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"Babyliss pro Volare. I have had it for 9 years and it's still going."
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"I’ve been using a small Babyliss one at work and I love it!"
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"Such a great investment."
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"I just got a Babyliss Rapido and I love it."
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"The brand is powerful, reliable, and affordable."
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"Babyliss!! I’m obsessed with it."
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"I’ve had my babyliss for 10 years and it’s still going strong."
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"I would go babyliss bio ionic or Dyson."
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"I like my babybliss one!"
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#5

Parlux

4.7
(12)
"I really like my Parlux. It’s light and powerful."
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"I’m obsessed with my Parlux."
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"Agree with the Parlux recs."
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"Parlux. super professional !"
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"I love my Parlux, my first one lasted 5 years."
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"I love my parlux, and the diffuser it came with"
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"Both ultra light, and super powerful."
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"Parlux for me!"
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"I transitioned to parlux."
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"I finally bought a Parlux. I like it better than the Dyson I had."
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#6

Revlon

3.9
(13)
"Hands down best $50 I have spent."
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"Revlon has been a life changer for me."
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"Hairhouse actually stock the legit Revlon hot brush!!"
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"[This](https://www.target.com/p/revlon-one-step-volumizer-original-1-0-hair-dryer-and-hot-air-brush-black/-/A-50854658?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&AFID=google_pla_df&fndsrc=tgtao&DFA=71700000012767058&CPNG=PLA_Beauty%2BPersonal+Care_Priority%2BShopping_Local%7CBeauty_Ecomm_Beauty&adgroup=Health%2BBeauty_Priority+TCINs&LID=700000001170770pgs&LNM=PRODUCT_GROUP&network=g&device=m&location=1022653&targetid=a) is highly recommended."
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"I’ve also heard great things about the Revlon One-Step blow dryer."
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"I used the Revlon One Step hair dryer for a long time."
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"WOW, checkout the $29 Revlon."
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"The Revlon One Step was my option besides the revair."
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"I love the revlon one."
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"Another vote for revlon."
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#7

Bio Ionic

4.8
(10)
"I use the BioIonic Powerlight Pro and love it."
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"Light, powerful and quiet. Great warranty."
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"I have a Bio Ionic and love it."
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"I like my bio ionic powerlight pro!"
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"I love my bioionics. I have had several. Right now I have the smart x. It's quiet and light and the company has a great warranty."
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"I love bio ionic"
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"Bio ionic 10x w a 10 year warranty."
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"I’d say it’s nicer than my dyson too."
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"I have a Bioinionic Smart X and love it."
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"I love it. It’s only 1 pound, long cord that doesn’t weigh the dryer down."
#8

GHD

4.7
(6)
"My favorite hair dryer is the GHD Helios."
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"I love my GHD Helios and the black one is on sale at Cosmoprof for $157."
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"I have a GHD Helios that I love."
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"I really like my ghd"
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"GHD BioIonic Usmooth Avoid the Dyson."
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"I have the GHD Helios which is on the more expensive side but not Dyson expensive."
#9

Chi

4.3
(6)
"Have had it for six months and love it."
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"Chi has an amazing one at ulta."
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"Chi blow dryers are great for at home use."
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"Go to Ulta get a chi or a T3 or a baybliss for 100 dollars."
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"Chi Rocket is good for the price but I'd go with a BabyLiss if you can."
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"Chi"
#10

T3

4.3
(6)
"If you’re willing to spend a little more but not go full Dyson, the T3 Cura Luxe is another fantastic choice."
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"I bought a T3 and love it."
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"I actually prefer my T3."
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"I have the one from T3. I have thick, type 4 natural hair."
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"T3 AireBrush. It goes on sale all the time at various retailers."
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"I have a T3. My daughter has a lot of hair."
#11

Gama

4.8
(5)
"I love my gama!!!"
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"The GAMA though has been incredible."
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"Love the gama!!"
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"I really like my Gama IQ blowdrier. Very lightweight compared to Dyson."
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"The gama blowdryer is very light and nice compared to so many heavy blowdryers out there."
#12

Twin Turbo

4.8
(4)
"My twin turbo is a TANK!"
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"The twin turbo is my absolute favorite - it’s dries the hair so fast and gets hot enough to get a smooth dry."
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"Twin Turbo!"
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"Twin Turbo."
#13

Flying Pig

4.8
(4)
"Seconding, thirding, fourthing, etc Flying Pig!"
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"I have a flying pig I use for my housecall grooming business."
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"Flying Pig makes really nice dryers."
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"This is a good option."
#14

Conair

4.3
(4)
"If you have really thick hair, my conair silver bird is the best!"
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"I use the Conair Style & Shine Thermal Tourmaline & Ceramic Hair Dryer, Ionic, 1875 Watts."
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"I did quite a bit of research... Conair Infiniti pro hair dryer and snozzle."
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"I like the Infiniti Conair Brush."
#15

Elchim

4.7
(3)
"[Elchims] are beasts, that dry fast and last forever."
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"Personally the Elchim has never failed me. Not too heavy, strong, lasts a long time."
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"I would never buy again. I prefer elchim, or Baybliss."
#16

Amika

4.3
(3)
"I have the Amika and like it a lot."
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"I love the amika one."
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"Amika is also one brand you could check out, they do have vegan haircare products so their tools might also be without boar bristles."
#17

Ella Bella

4.3
(3)
"I use this one from Amazon with the diffuser and love it!"
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"My personal fav is the Ella Bella Hair Dryer."
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"My personal fav is the Ella Bella Hair Dryer. Has ionic heat which really gives the hair a smoothness you'll love."
#18

L'ange

4.0
(3)
"It is small, lightweight and light pink!"
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"I have l’ange and I rly like it!!"
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"The ones I like the best were the ones from l’ange- but never pay full price for them."
#19

Hot Tools

4.0
(3)
"I have a hot tools professional hair dryer w diffuser attachment that I like."
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"Hot Tools. Great brush and you can buy different sized brush heads/barrels."
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"I’m a hot tools ride or die but Dyson is always the best of course."
#20

ELLA BELLA

5.0
(2)
"I use this one from Amazon with the diffuser (i have curly hair) and love it!"
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"It’s super light and easy to handle."
#21

Laifen

5.0
(2)
"I just got a Laifen Swift and am in love."
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"I've heard really good reviews for the laifen hair dryer."
#22

Drybar Double Shot

4.5
(2)
"Faster, smaller, quieter, and all around better than a traditional blow dryer."
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"It's light and dries my hair great every time."
#23

Shark FlexStyle

4.5
(2)
"With the shark, I can have it done in 10 minutes from straight out of the shower."
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"Shark FlexStyle with the diffuser option."
#24

Paul Mitchell

4.0
(2)
"I've liked Paul Mitchell (though heavy), Parlux was alright and the Babyliss was nice."
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"Paul Mitchell works great for me!"
#25

SRI

5.0
(1)
"The SRI dryer is absolutely my favorite. Infrared technology of the SRI is lighter, more efficient and leaves my hair feeling like silk."
#26

Bliss

5.0
(1)
"It makes her so fluffy and she dries so fast."
#27

Rusk

5.0
(1)
"I’d highly recommend this one :) usually you can get it on sale, especially during the holidays at CosmoProf."
#28

Kivaj

5.0
(1)
"Kivaj KHF33, very powerful!"
#29

ga.ma

5.0
(1)
"I 💜 my ga.ma cute, lightweight, super powerful and under $200"
#30

Pattern

5.0
(1)
"It is my first high end blow dryer but worth the cost."
#31

Ikonic

5.0
(1)
"Ikonic! I have been using the Pro 2500+ bi-weekly for the last 6 years."
#32

Nicebay

5.0
(1)
"I've been using this one since February and it's been amazing."
#33

Mint

5.0
(1)
"Mint hummingbird!!! so quiet & is similar to dyson but much less."
#34

BaByliss

5.0
(1)
"I have the babybliss Ferrari love it. And it's powerful."
#35

L'Oreal

5.0
(1)
"Loreal air light pro is amazing !!! Better than dyson."
#36

Rapido

5.0
(1)
"This is my current favorite. Works great for home and professionally."
#37

Gamma Italy

5.0
(1)
"Gamma Italy makes an amazing blowdryer."
#38

BioIonic 10x

5.0
(1)
"I’ve been using bioIonic for probably 13 years. When 10X came out, it was a game changer."
#39

Rusk CTC Lite

5.0
(1)
"Unanimously decided on the Rusk CTC lite. It was a great experiment and highly recommend."
#40

Paul Mitchell Neuro

5.0
(1)
"Just got the Paul Mitchell Neuro, love it.. light, small, folds up and Very quiet."
#41

BaByliss Pro ItaliaBrava

5.0
(1)
"It’s the one that has the Ferrari engine in it. She’s built like a tank & I love ittt."
#42

Sedu Mini Blow Dryer

5.0
(1)
"Still have a Sedu mini blow dryer that has served me well, and has lasted FOREVER."
#43

Drybar Half Shot

5.0
(1)
"Get the Drybar half shot since you have short hair."
#44

Hot Sock

4.0
(1)
"I recently had really good results with a Hot Sock which is like $5-$10 on Amazon."
#45

Pro Artist

4.0
(1)
"This one looks like your same brand but newer and it has that attachment."
#46

Diva Professional

4.0
(1)
"I just upped my game by buying an XXL universal hair diffuser."
#47

KISS

4.0
(1)
"KISS Red Tourmaline Ceramic Hair Dryer with 4 Additional Styling Attachments."
#48

Paralux

4.0
(1)
"Paralux light, dyson, twin turbo has a light one too."
#49

Sedu

4.0
(1)
"Sedu, 4000i."
#50

Extava

4.0
(1)
"I’ve had the Extava dryer and black orchid diffuser for a few years and I’m pretty happy with them."
#51

Panasonic

4.0
(1)
"I have a Panasonic dryer that I think they stopped making."
#52

Graphite Titanium

4.0
(1)
"I like my Graphite Titanium blow dryer and straightener set."
#53

Gamma

4.0
(1)
"I have heard good things about Gamma and Olivia Garden blow dryers."
#54

Conair Yellowbird

4.0
(1)
"But if you don't want to spend that much the Conair yellowbird."
#55

Revlon One-Step Hair Dryer and Volumiser

4.0
(1)
"Hairhouse actually stock the legit Revlon hot brush!!"
#56

Revlon Root Booster

4.0
(1)
"I have the Revlon Root booster and The “premium” one."
#57

GVP

3.0
(1)
"I have the GVP hair dryer from Sally’s, it’s fine nothing great- I think you can find a better dryer for cheaper."

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